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"When you go onstage you have to treat it like a slightly formal occasion," says James Mercer, leader of the band that, famously, could change your life. "It's cool to take an old-school approach, to look presentable."

From left, Marty's shirt and tie are ORIGINAL PENGUIN, his jeans and jacket are UNIGLO, his belt is TONEKA and his shoes are CONVERSE BY JOHN VARVATOS. Dave's jeans and shirt are JOHN VARVATOS STAR USA, his shoes and jacket are CONVERSE BY JOHN VARVATOS, and his tie and belt are ORIGINAL PENGUIN. James's pants and jacket are MARC BY MARC JACOBS, his belt is ORIGINAL PENGUIN, his shirt is from PLAYBOY ROCK THE RABBIT, and his shoes are PF FLYERS. Jesse's pants are ALTAMONT, his jacket is GANT LIMITED EDITION, his shoes are HARRY'S OF LONDON, his shirt is REPORT COLLECTION and his tie is ORIGINAL PENGUIN. (Kneeling): Eric's pants and tie are ORIGINAL PENGUIN, his shirt is JOHN VARVATOS STAR USA, his jacket is MARC BY MARC JACOBS, and his shoes and belt are GORDON RUSH.